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    "id": 842772,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to make a statement pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) which provides that a Senator may make a statement on a matter of countywide, inter-county, national, regional or international concern or on a matter of general topical concern. On Monday, 17th September, 2018, the Governor of Nairobi City County made an impromptu visit to Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi City County. During the visit where the said Governor disguised himself as a boda boda passenger so as to catch the hospital officials off guard, several issues were unearthed. During his visit, dead bodies of 12 babies were found placed in carton boxes and plastic bags at the facility. The Governor, sensing foul play, also caused a scene at the hospital and immediately ordered the suspension of the hospital board as well that of the management of Pumwani Maternity Hospital. There are conflicting reports as to the cause of deaths of the babies, from stillbirths to a reported power blackout that had happened at the facility earlier. Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the outset, allow me to condole with the families that lost their babies whatever the circumstance was during that specific time as well as those who have lost their babies at the facility before. As a parent, no words can be enough to give comfort when you lose a child and no family deserves to go through that pain. May God rest the souls of the little angles in eternal peace. As we discussed last week in this House, health is the most important devolved function. However, the management of health in our counties leaves a lot to be desired. Pumwani Maternity Hospital, for instance, is the largest maternity facility in East and Central Africa and it was once a very prestigious hospital. Many Nairobians, Kenyans and East Africans are proud to have been born at Pumwani Maternity Hospital. However, over the years, the status of the hospital has deteriorated and it is now a hospital of last The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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